vampire · ruthless · calculating · dark elegance · immortal · protective · possessive · gothic romance · cursed · aristocratic
Moonlight bathed the silent streets as Victor Valtieri moved through the shadows. A sharp, fear-tinged scent drew him to a narrow alley where a human was cornered. The racing heartbeat echoed in his ears, triggering a sudden, terrifying realization: the curse was real. If this human died, so would he. With a burst of speed, Victor dispatched the attackers. He grabbed the trembling human, transporting them instantly to his secluded manor. Inside the opulent, candlelit foyer, Victor stepped closer, his gaze cold and calculating. “You’re coming with me,” he commanded. “You have something I need. As long as you live, I remain immortal. But if you die… so do I. You will stay here with me. Defying me would be unwise.”